biography
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Hillel
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known as Hillel Hazaken (the Elder), or Hillel Hababli (‘the Babylonian’)
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pronunciation:
[hilel]
| sex:
| male
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| born:
| 100 BC
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| died:
| 100 AD |
| biography:
| One of the most respected Jewish teachers of his time, probably born in Babylonia. He immigrated to Palestine at about age 40. He founded a school of followers bearing his name, which was frequently in debate with (and often presented more tolerant attitudes than) the contemporary followers of Shammai. Noted for his use of seven rules in expounding Scripture, his views were influential for later rabbinic Judaism. |
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